Basics of speech therapy

Basics of speech therapy
Author: Prof. Dr. Tsvetanka Tsenova
A fundamental textbook for students and specialists in the field of speech therapy!

Speech therapy is a multidisciplinary science that studies disorders of communication, speech, language, voice and swallowing. "Fundamentals of Speech Therapy" by Prof. Dr. Tsvetanka Tsenova is an in-depth textbook designed for students, teachers and practicing specialists who are looking for a structured, scientifically based and practically applicable approach to the diagnosis and therapy of communication disorders.

Combining the basic principles of speech therapy with modern therapeutic strategies, this textbook provides a broad overview of the development, etiology, classification, and correction of various speech and language difficulties.

What will you find in this textbook?
Definition and subject of speech therapy
Phonetic, phonological and morphosyntactic basics in the language
Classification and etiology of communication disorders
Diagnostic and assessment methods
Modern therapeutic approaches
Speech therapy practice and interdisciplinary collaboration

The textbook combines theory and practice, offering examples from real clinical work, useful for anyone involved in the assessment and therapy of children and adults with communication disorders.

Main topics in the textbook
1. Introduction to speech therapy
️ История и развитие на логопедията като наука
️ Основни направления в съвременната логопедична практика
️ Биопсихосоциален модел на комуникацията

2. Physiological and cognitive basics of speech and language
The role of the nervous system in speech and language processes
Relationship between cognitive development and language skills
Phonetic and articulatory processes

3. Types of communication disorders
Dyslalia – articulation difficulties
Dysarthria – motor speech disorders
Aphasia – loss of language skills after brain damage
Stuttering (logoneurosis) – rhythmic and tempo disorders of speech
Dysphasia – language difficulties in children
Voice disorders (dysphonia, aphonia) – functional and organic changes in the voice

4. Diagnostic and assessment methods
Clinical tests for speech and language assessment
Instrumental methods for studying voice and articulation
Assessment of phonetic-phonological competence

5. Therapeutic approaches in speech therapy
Articulation therapy
Behavioral strategies for correcting communication disorders
Interactive and multisensory therapy methods
Early intervention programs for children

6. Working with different age groups
Early diagnosis and intervention in children with language difficulties
Approaches to working with adults with aphasia and neurological disorders
Speech therapy in adult patients with dementia

Why is this textbook indispensable?
✅ Фундаментален и структуриран подход – представя основните понятия в логопедията по достъпен и подреден начин.
✅ Съвременни научни изследвания и клинични примери – подкрепя теорията с актуални данни и казуси.
✅ Приложимост в реалната практика – предоставя ефективни диагностични и терапевтични стратегии.
✅ Интегриран подход – съчетава медицински, психологически и педагогически методи за интервенция.

Who is this textbook intended for?
Students of speech therapy, special education and medicine – to build solid theoretical and practical foundations.
Practicing speech therapists and rehabilitators – to upgrade knowledge and improve therapeutic skills.
Psychologists and educators – for understanding communication disorders and their correction.
Neurologists and otolaryngologists – for better assessment of speech and language deficits.

Conclusion
„"Fundamentals of Speech Therapy" by Prof. Dr. Tsvetanka Tsenova is a key resource for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge in the field of communication disorders and their therapy.

This textbook will give you the necessary preparation to understand, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders!